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FE58 LWR

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,414 mi
Last recorded102,414 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LWR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 102,414 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2024 100,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,081 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2022 95,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,042 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 90,743 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 87,621 miles

Offside Rear park brake has slight low performance

Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake may need some attention

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,871 miles

Rear brake pads are low

Fail 26 Sep 2017 77,866 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake pads are low

Rear exhaust box outer skin is slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,872 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,217 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,561 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,323 miles

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Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,158 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall has small cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,720 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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FE58 LWR is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE58 LWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE58 LWR registered?

FE58 LWR is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is FE58 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 LWR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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